About Me
I grew up in Toronto and recently returned after 20 years in artistic leadership with San Jose Taiko, an organization with more than 50 years of internationally recognized taiko history.
I am a performer, composer, choreographer, and instructor for taiko players of all ages, experiences, and abilities. I see taiko as a space where healing, tension, learning, and expression can exist at the same time.
My work brings together performance, education, movement, rhythm, community, creativity, and reflection.
Links
Art & Doodles
Exploring the intersection of rhythm, movement, and visual expression.
Find my doodle diary on IG @yu.doodlecat
San Jose Taiko
San Jose Taiko is acknowledged as one of the premier taiko ensembles in the world, whose artistry, philosophy, and unique organizational structure are studied and emulated by many arts groups throughout the U.S. and Japan.
Finding Her Beat
Finding Her Beat is a 2022 documentary film about a historic gathering of female Taiko (Japanese traditional drumming) artists who come together to break gender barriers in a musical art form historically dominated by men.
